Saturday, September 24, 2011

Week 85

Weight: 120.8 (before workout)

Monday-10 mile run outside (8.33 pace)
Tuesday-2 rounds of "summer fit" and 3 mile run
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.19 pace)
Thursday-full body/elliptic circuit
Friday-Yoga + abs
Saturday- "Filthy 50" (Crossfit Workout)+ 2 mile run

Weekly Fitness Tip
:So here's a new workout you've gotta try! (thanks brady-or dang you brady i should say)....I thought I was pretty fit since doing tons of circuits, long distant running, sprints and always mixing things up.....I had never done any crossfit workouts and oh man, this was hard. To see results, you have got to challenge your body. Give this a try the next time you really want to kick your buns!!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Week 84

Weight: 119.4 (after workout)

Monday-7 mile speed-run (treadmill: 51minutes, 40seconds-man it's hard!)
Tuesday-3 circuits Spartacus; 20 minutes elliptical, level 8/chatting with Natalie)
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.19 pace)
Thursday-full body/running circuit (3 miles)
Friday-off (tired and super busy--goes to show if i don't get up and get my workout in early, i don't do it at all)
Saturday-6-quarter mile sprints (10.0), 2 circuits Spartacus II, 1 mile run; ab ripper

Weekly Fitness Tip:
MASTER YOUR ALARM CLOCK!! Covey talks about this.....wake up when you tell yourself you are going to! Not a single morning goes by that I don't lie in bed when my alarm buzzes and think "I'll just sleep a little longer and do my workout later," or I try to rationalize not getting up and I snooze for like 10 minutes some days. Just get up!! When you can get up early you not only will get more things accomplished, but you will get a great workout in and set the day for a really good tone. Even if you don't intend on working out, get up and read or clean or do laundry. Seriously, mastering your alarm clock is the first step to self-mastery and greater success!

Friday, September 9, 2011

Week 83

Weight:122.4
Blah-I know this is still a low weight for me but I have been under 121 for so long.....I have eaten more calories everyday this week and I thought I would maintain. Oh well, I am really trying to stay balanced and not worry too much about the scale.

My workout's this week:
Monday- 14 mile Temple Run with Jasmine (8.55 pace) Long run with lots of hills!
Tuesday-2 rounds of Summer Fit; 20 minutes elliptical
Wednesday-7 mile run (7.55 pace)
Thursday-Yoga (sick)
Friday-Kenpo Karate
Saturday-"300 Workout" plus 4 miles on the treadmill (7.5-9.0)

Weekly Fitness Tip: Fuel up with the right stuff!
I really like this article about key nutrients many of us are lacking...check it out.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Weeks 81-82

Weight: 120.6

Last Week's Workout:
Monday-11 mile run outside (8.22 pace)
Tuesday-Spartacus (yeah-my arm is feeling better!!)
Wednesday-7 mile run outside (8.22 pace)
Thursday-Full body/elliptical circuit + 15 flights of stairs (55 minutes)
Friday-Power Yoga
Saturday-probably some sprints and Spartacus II

Weekly Fitness Tip: Do you read Nutrition labels??
Well, you should! Not only should you be aware of how big a serving is, how many calories, fat, carbs etc are in a single serving, but you should also be reading what is going into your body. Is your wheat bread really whole wheat?? Is there high fructose corn syrup and enriched flour instead of whole wheat flour? I think it is a good idea to eat things with less than 5-6 ingredients and as minimally processed as possible. Here is an article on sneaky food additives to be aware of. Remember, baby steps and consistency will get you going in the right direction.